Conservation Scientists Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • California
Conservation Scientists in California earn a median salary of $80,438 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, +18.4% vs the national median of $67,950. An estimated 1,670 conservation scientists are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $70,260 to $105,680 depending on location.
$80,438
Avg median salary in California
$105,680
Highest paying metro
$70,260
Lowest paying metro
1,670
Employed in California
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Conservation Scientists salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $105,680 | $85,000 | $136,100 | 80 |
| San Francisco, CA | $96,260 | $74,630 | $117,400 | 370 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $91,770 | $61,480 | $103,110 | 90 |
| Sacramento, CA | $83,220 | $67,820 | $108,950 | 170 |
| San Diego, CA | $81,280 | $68,290 | $100,760 | 140 |
| Fresno, CA | $80,600 | $56,870 | $94,580 | 40 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $79,970 | $65,960 | $90,470 | 100 |
| Oxnard, CA | $79,560 | $62,740 | $104,300 | 30 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $78,490 | $65,710 | $107,520 | 40 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $77,280 | $61,570 | $86,200 | 30 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California | $74,960 | $60,130 | $110,140 | 40 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $72,870 | $52,070 | $90,410 | 290 |
| North Coast Region of California | $72,550 | $56,870 | $87,050 | 80 |
| Riverside, CA | $71,210 | $56,870 | $104,480 | 90 |
| Salinas, CA | $71,050 | $58,120 | $100,960 | 50 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $70,260 | $56,990 | $105,490 | 30 |